AMCAT Antonyms Type Questions asked in Previous Years Papers

Question 1Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word: ImpedimentsA. HandicapsB. ObstaclesC. ObstructionsD. HindrancesE. Promoters

Correct Answer: EHandicaps : a condition that markedly restricts a person’s ability to function physically, mentally, or socially. Obstacles : a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress Obstructions : a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress, an obstacle or blockage. Hindrances : a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone. Promoters : a person or company that finances or organizes a sporting event, concert, or theatrical production. Impediments : a hindrance or obstruction in doing something. Only, Promoters posses the opposite meaning of Impediments.

Question 2Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word: AbstainA. HoardB. TolerateC. ForbearD. Begin

Correct Answer:ASoft : easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold, not hard or firm to the touch, soft, bland, malleable, moderate, tender, flaccid Friendly : kind and pleasant. Unwise : (of a person or action) not wise or sensible, foolish. Malevolent : having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Benign : gentle and kind. Appropriate antonym of Benign is Malevolent.
Question 6Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word: FrugalA. ExtravagantB. RichC. MiserableD. Happy

Correct Answer:ARich : having a great deal of money or assets, wealthy. Miserable : wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable. Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Extravagant : lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. Frugal : sparing or economical as regards money or food, thrifty, prudent. Antonym of Frugal is Extravagant.

Question 7Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word: AcquitA. DepriveB. RetreatC. ConvictD. Conceal

Correct Answer:C

Retreat : digress, recoil, shrink back, retrograde, fall back. Conceal : hide, secrete, conceal, stash, wrap. Deprive : debar, shear, bereave, mulct, denude. Convict : declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law. Acquit : liberate, rid, set free, release, exempt. Antonyms of Acquit is Convict.
Question 8Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word: CommissionedA. StartedB. ClosedC. TerminatedD. Unlocked

Correct Answer: BStarted : begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space; come into being. Finished : brought to an end; completed. Terminated : bring to an end. Unlocked : not locked Closed : not opened. Commissioned : bring (something newly produced) into working condition. Antonym of Commissioned is Closed.
Question 9Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word: AVERSIONA. AvoidableB. AwarenessC. HatredD. Liking

Correct Answer: BAvoidable: Able to be avoided or prevented. Awareness: Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. Hatred: Intense dislike; hate. Liking: A feeling of regard or fondness. AVERSION: A strong dislike or disinclination. Antonym of AVERSION is Liking
Question 10Select the word which is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the given word: MITIGATEA. AbateB. AggravateC. AllayD. Alleviate

Correct Answer: BAbate: (Of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread. Aggravate: Make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious Allay: Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). Alleviate: Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. MITIGATE : Make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful. Antonym of MITIGATE is Aggravate